Search Results: Authors starting with A from R. Siedlecki Vintage Books

Philadelphia: Lea Brothers & Co., 1894. [1894] Second Edition hardcover, green binding, gold lettering, in-blind designs, 471 pages plus 16 pages of publishers' advertisements at end. With 94 illustrations, of which 17 are colored. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE, OR A RECENT REPRINT. THIS IS THE 1894 EDITION. Condition: Several old, but faint stains on binding. Corners lightly bumped; some signs of old insect marks on endpapers; former owner's name written on blank page of preliminaries [appears to date back to the late 1890s or early 1900s]; lightly age toned, especially edges. Four pages have roughness to extremities [may have taken place during printing]. Text is clear and very readable; illustrations are clean and vivid. This revised and enlarged edition includes those species being introduced that are comparatively common, or of importance in enabling the reader to acquire a fundamental working knowledge capable of wider application. When practical, those descriptions have been supplemented… Read More

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1979. [1979] Black leather binding, gilt designs and lettering, four raised ridges on spine, gilt on all three sides, satin moiré endpapers, specially milled paper, 342 pages. Illustrated by Ben F. Wohlberg. Condition: Light scratches to gilt on edges from shelving, else overall Fine. New. Book ordered by collector direct from the publisher in 1979; kept it as a collectible. Never read. (Other dealer listings of this book online may say Fine or New, but the books have been read. This book has never been read, it's still crisp and new.) In gift-giving condition. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high-quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and collectible. This wonderful novel by James… Read More

Georgia: Georgia Department of Agriculture, 1928. 1928. Paperback, quarterly bulletin (January, February and March 1928). FROM THE LIBRARY OF CHASE S. OSBORN (WITH HIS BOOKPLATE ON TITLE PAGE), GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN -- 1911-1913. Condition: Some tears, light bumps, creases, and scattered foxing and soiling. Chips/pieces missing from spine. Several pencil notations internally. Else overall Good Plus. This book contains information about the State of Georgia - its history; ports; and information about various state departments; its climate; products; education; transportation, highways; churches; banks, health, and more. Includes overview of counties, statistics, and a map of the state. Vintage, informative. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We have earned continuous five-star ratings from new and existing… Read More

London: Published at the Office, London, 1861. [1861] Believed to be First Edition, two volumes bound in one hardcover, ¾-bound (leather, marbled paper), plus marbled edges and endpapers. Frontispiece and illustrations throughout (in-text and full-page illustrations). Vol. I: 372 pages; Vol. II: 372 pages. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE OR LATER PRINTING; THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1861 EDITION. Condition of binding: Wear to leather (some chips, abrasions, rubbing, etc.), later applied binding tape at each joint along with later applied cello binding tape at first hinge and at title page. Original backstrip (spine) with ridges has 2¼-inch piece missing at foot and is worn completely to a smooth finish, which is flaking (has been reattached) Even in this condition, it is the original backstrip. Turnovers at endpapers are worn, some pieces missing. Overall Fair condition. Internally: Periodic wrinkles/creases, age toning, old marks (possibly insects, age marks), humidity/acid paper toning, yet overall,… Read More

Battle Ground, Washington: Pediment Publishing, 2018. [2018] First Edition hardcover, vintage photographs throughout, index, 138 pages plus six pages of business profiles at end. Condition: Fine, new book never read. Stored in temperature-controlled environment. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. This is a wonderful, historical look at early Greater Akron, Ohio (1800s-1930s). Topics include street scenes, commerce, industry, transportation, military and public service, tragedy, community, education, recreation, celebrations, and business profiles. This remarkable book opens a portal to a world that no longer exists, but looks uncannily familiar. Cultivated from the archives of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH, and the Akron Beacon Journal, this commemorative book features hundreds of stunning, historical photographs, including many rare, unusual, and never-before-published images. Each photograph and caption tell a story. Here is… Read More

Charleston, West Virginia : Mountain State Press, 1981. [1981] SIGNED AND NUMBERED PAPERBACK EDITION BY PLAYWRITE EDWARD ALBEE. THIS IS 235 OF 250 COPIES. Photo of Albee on front cover, 12 pages. Overall, the condition is Near Fine. Here is an essay delivered by Albee asThe University of Charleston Commencement Address, May 10, 1981. He, in a straightforward style, talks about his background and education with the graduates. He states the university graduates have been profoundly wounded by civilization and by education. They lost their innocence. He believes the graduates can change the world, or they can just do nothing. A fascinating commencement address. Albee is a widely acclaimed dramatist and is regarded by many as among the world's most important playwrights. He won two Pulitzer Prizes along with other distinguished awards and citations. His "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is a theater classic. This is a limited first edition signed and numbered by Albee. Collectible. We… Read More

New York: Aheneum, 1966. [1966] FIRST EDITION HARCOVER AND DUSTJACKET, SIGNED BY EDWARD ALBEE ON TITLE PAGE (has more value than an inscription to someone and a signature). Black hardcover, red tint on top edge, yellow endpapers, 170 pages plus bio page at end. Condition of hardcover: Light old dust on binding, else overall Fine. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Light shelf wear to extremities, small chip on back panel, else overall Near Fine. Price intact on flap. Edward Albee's play, A Delicate Balance, strikes a balance between wisdom and folly, fact and fancy, truth and its consequence. It is as simple as a child's fable, as complex as life itself. It's a fascinating, a mature and artful study of human beings caught up in a grave crisis in their lives. A very collectible first edition signed by Edward Albee. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly… Read More

Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1881. [1881] PUBLISHED ONE YEAR AFTER FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Green decorative binding with gilt lettering. Decorative endpapers, frontispiece, illustrated throughout, 325 pages with advertising for other books by the author at end. Condition of binding: Wear, especially to spine (backstrip); short tears/chips; corners showing; some discoloration; age toned. Internally: Short crack to first hinge; scattered signs of old humidity/foxing stains; some wear/chips to extremities of pages; several signatures bumped, signatures "shaken" (pulling away from binding cords); lightly age toned, edges age darken; else overall Fair condition. This children's book, by the famous author of "Little Women," was apparently used extensively (perhaps a favorite, read again and again?) Text is still clear and readable and illustrations are vivid. Book is scarce - perhaps rare. Very collectible. This children's story takes place in a small New England town after the… Read More

Fayetteville, Arkansas: University of Arkansas Press, 1991. [1991] Hardcover and dustjacket, black and white plates and illustrations, 268 pages including comprehensive Index. This is an engrossing story of the author's attempt to track down the hidden story of free women of color in antebellum Georgia. Her painstaking research uncovers a wealth of information - clearly written, concise, informative, and an enjoyable read. It unfolds the complexity of Southern society during the period. Condition of hardcover: minor speckling of age/humidity on top edge, else overall Near Fine. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Fine. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New Brunswick, NJ: Boy Scouts of America, National Council, 1957. 1957. THIS IS THE 1957 ISSUE, REVISIONS/UPDATED TO THE 1954 EDITION. Hardcover. Decorative endpapers, 412 numbered pages. Condition: Slight slant to book (cocked), typically due to incorrect filing on bookshelf. Expected wear to binding, light soiling/age darkening and rubbing. Text is Very Good Plus, with clear unmarked pages. Free of cracked or torn binding, writing in text (very uncommon), page tears, stickers, and bookplates. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Overall, Very Good. A nice vintage copy of an official Cubmaster's Pack Book, including topics such as Pack Administration, Leadership Training, Program Planning, Achievement Plan, Meetings, Webelos Trail, and more. A nice collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving… Read More

London: Lamboll House, 1986. [1986] Hardcover and dustjacket. Red binding, gilt lettering on spine, illustrated by Dugald Stewart Walker: 12 colored illustrations (actually colored plates), 20 black and white illustrations, 267 pages. Includes one spectacular black and white illustration following last paginated page. Condition of hardcover: Minor bump to top cover extremity (and very faint, almost not noticeable bumps to two corners), edges lightly age toned, else overall Near Fine. Free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a previous cigarette or cigar smoker. Gilt on spine is Fine. Text is clear and very readable. Illustrations are clear and vivid. Dustjacket: Minor shelf wear; two light impressions from tight shelving; else overall Near Fine. Protected in Mylar cover. Here are many of the fine and best-loved fairy tales by master storyteller Hans Andersen: The Mermaid, The Flying Trunk, The Red Shoes, The Snow Queen, What the Moon Saw, and others. This is one of the preferred editions… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2002. [2002] This is the FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING hardcover by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Deep green leather binding features beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 355 pages, including extensive Notes and Selected Bibliography section; and Index, Sophisticated binding: Five raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Fine condition and collectible. (Other dealer listings of this book online may say Fine or New, but the books have been read. This book has never been read, it's still new.)… Read More

Chicago, ILL.: Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1989. [1989] BROWN HARDCOVER; GILT TO TOP EDGE, LETTERING, DECORATION ON BINDING. FRONTISPIECE AND VINTAGE DRAWINGS AND PHOTOS; 416 PAGES INCLUDING INDEX AND ADVERTISING. EDITED BY MARTIN RIDGE. Compact book: 4½ x 7- inches. Condition light bumps to the top of textblock (causing some creases to corners of pages at front and rear of textblock), else overall Near Fine. Book never read. Text and illustrations are clean, clear, and very readable. Free of smoke smells from a cigarette or cigar smoker. This fascinating book covers the memoirs of Jesse A. Applegate and Lavinia Honeyman Porter who travelled the Overland Trail. They, like others, took the 2,000 month trip (about six months) of riding a slow-moving wagon over a rough road or no road at all; up and down hills and mountains; crossing bridgeless rivers and streams, some situations had to be ferried; cooking on an open fire; getting along without refrigeration, bathtubs,… Read More

[Pensacola]: Appleyard, John, 2002. [2002] Paperback format: "Fifteen Mysteries of Pensacola 100 Years Ago," vintage photos, 255 pages. Includes two additional booklets: "The Case of the Murdered Railroad Magnate" (1999, 22 pages) and "The Case of The English Gold" (1999, 29 pages). The "Fifteen Mysteries" book is INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR: "To Norma and Mickey, Merry Christmas, John Appleyard, 12/21/02." The "Railroad Magnate" has the remains of a sticker that was removed from inside top cover; The "English Gold" has the name/address sticker of Admiral Maurice F. Weisner in the inside top cover. Some creases and minor wear, else overall Very Good to Fine condition. The set of 3 publications were the property of Admiral "Mickey" Weisner (and acquired from his estate), a United States Navy four-star admiral World War II hero who served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations, 1972 to 1973; Commander in Chief, U.S.… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1979. [1979] Hardcover bound in genuine leather, no dustjacket as issued. Illustrated Frontispiece, illustrations throughout. Collector's edition. Beautifully bound in genuine leather, hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated hubbed design (raised ridges) on spine, lettering and designs on binding stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. All edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book. Condition: Scratch mark on bottom edge; very faint short crease marks on pgs. 61/62 and last blank page; else overall Near Fine. No tears or cracks to binding joints and hinges. No stickers or bookplates. No writing or notations… Read More

Jackson Friendly Home Association, 1929. [1929] Pamphlet. Size: About 3½-inches wide x 5½-inches high. 12 pages. Condition: Former owner's name written on top cover; lightly age toned; else overall Very Good. This is a scarce pamphlet regarding the Jackson Friendly Home in Jackson, Michigan. In January 1878, a group of citizens decided a home for elderly women was needed in Jackson. It was established as the Home for the Friendless, which began in a two-room house on Oak Hill Ave. At the time, it cared for two residents. In June 1908, the home was renamed The Jackson Friendly Home. In 1929, the present home on North St. cared for 43 residents. This brief, but comprehensive pamphlet addresses the early officers/board members, their mission, the financial details, the endowment fund, bequests, and memorial rooms. Several vintage photos show the exterior of the building, a bedroom, and the dining room. Very historical, collectible piece. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected,… Read More

Quebec, Canada: Province of Quebec Hotel Association , 1931. [1931] First Edition. Paperback format, 112 pages plus foldout map at end. Illustrations, photos, and vintage advertising throughout. Condition of binding: Soiling, old humidity marks, foxed, creases (mostly at corners). Interior: Scattered old humidity marks, creases to corners of several pages. Else, overall Very Good. Binding is tight, secure - free of cracks and tears. Free of stickers, bookplates, page tears. This comprehensive tour guide to the Province of Quebec Hotel Association was the only guide to first class hotels having membership in the Province of Quebec Hotel Association under both the Government of Province and the officers of the Association. Guide includes the history of Quebec and Montreal (including a page map), places of interest, handicraft information, duty and customs regulations, shrines of Quebec, listings of hotels, suggested retail stores, parking garages, travel routing, road signs, and much more. Vintage and… Read More

Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 2002. [2002] Paperback Format, 538 pages including comprehensive Index. This collection of Georgia Bible records contains an itemized list of the births, marriages, and deaths found in approximately 1,000 family Bibles. Included are Bible records of Georgia's first settlers and prominent figures, as well as records of ordinary individuals, some of whom migrated to or from other states. The collection spans a period stretching from the early 1700s to the 1900s. A handy, educational, historical source of research about individuals and families - a remarkable work of facts, information, and history. Condition: Scattered green highlights on words, sentences from a highlight pen by a research scholar, else overall Near Fine. Even with highlights, words are clean, clear, and very readable. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer… Read More

New York: Fortune and Other Magazines, 1940. Vintage American Automobile Ads. Over 85 advertisements, extracted from Fortune Magazine (so they are mostly the taller pages) and other vintage publications. All from issues from about 1935 to mid-1940s. Some full color, others in black and white. Most have straight tear lines after pulling from the magazines, a few have jagged areas from bound sections. However, virtually all can be matted to rid the tear lines at the bindings and framed. Overall, condition is Very Good to Near Fine. Here are highly collectible ads, photos or illustrations on the Packard Super-8, the DeSoto with Fluid Drive/Simplimatic Transmission, the Nash, the Marmon, the Buick Eight, the Cadillac V-16, the Packard Straight-Eight, the Chrysler "65" and "75," the Lincoln Continental V-12, the Pierce-Arrow (according to ad, "offered in 132 to 144-inch wheelbases"), the Cord Front Drive, the Diamond T Super-Service Truck, and many more. Vintage, uncommon… Read More